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#Larn opts

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#67825From: Reed CottinghamMay 15, 1987 6:33 PM
Hi! I've just started Larn, and I'm stuck as how to use .larnopts to change name, level, etc. In the help file it shows larn-o. I've tried all the alt, shift, and function keys, and I'll be darned if I can find a key with larn printed on it. So if someone could tell be how to access the larn key I would appreciate it. Thanks, Reed
#67854From: John DraperMay 15, 1987 9:07 PM
Reed, "larn -o" refers to a command line, not a key. When you start the program with a parameter of "-o", the ".larnopts" file will be referenced. Regards, Larry.
#67984From: Reed CottinghamMay 16, 1987 5:27 PM
Larry, I tried starting the program by typing in Larn-o, instead of just Larn, and I got a unknown command error. Should there be a space between Larn and the "-o"? The game is great! Only problem is icons are so small it is difficult to differentiate what they are. Thanks, Reed
#67937From: Richard Rae/SYSOPMay 16, 1987 2:01 PM
Reed, As Larry has indicated, the -o is a command line switch, but you don't have to use it. If you will bring .larnopts into your editor, you can change all the data in it: character name, skip introduction, bell disabling, etc. Save the modified .larnopts file, and the next time you run Larn, the new character information will be used. The -o option is only needed if you like toggling back and forth between characters or options. For example, you could have the characters Rocco, Merlin, and Shen, with an option file (by character name) for each. Then you can select your character by typing Larn -oRocco, Larn -oMerlin, or Larn -oShen. Hope this helps! RICK